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PHU_ - Overview: pH, Random, Urine

Assessment of patients with metabolic acidosis Assessment of crystalluria Monitoring the effectiveness of alkalinization or acidification of urine for certain medical conditions (eg, treatment of uric acid nephrolithiasis)

CFRCS - Overview: Bacterial Culture, Cystic Fibrosis with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities, Varies

Detecting disease-causing aerobic bacteria in specimens from patients with cystic fibrosis Determining the in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility of potentially pathogenic aerobic bacteria, if appropriate

RBART - Overview: Bartter Syndrome Gene Panel, Varies

Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of Bartter syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of Bartter syndrome

CPVTG - Overview: Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia Gene Panel, Varies

Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) Establishing a diagnosis of CPVT

HITIG - Overview: Heparin-PF4 IgG Antibody, Serum

Detection of IgG antibodies directed against heparin/platelet factor 4 complexes that are implicated in the pathogenesis of immune-mediated type II heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, spontaneous heparin platelet-factor 4 IgG antibody, and...

HCSRN - Overview: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody Screen with Reflex to HCV RNA, PCR, Asymptomatic, Serum

Screening for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in primary care settings in high-risk persons with a current or previous history of illicit injection drug use or a history of receiving a blood transfusion prior to 1992 Screening for...

MSP3 - Overview: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Cascade, Serum and Spinal Fluid

Diagnosing multiple sclerosis, especially helpful in patients with equivocal clinical or radiological findings

SQTSG - Overview: Short QT Syndrome Gene Panel, Varies

Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of short QT syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of short QT syndrome

PMSBB - Overview: Postmortem Screening, Bile and Blood Spot

Postmortem evaluation of individuals at any age who died suddenly or unexpectedly; testing is particularly recommended under the following circumstances (risk factors): -Family history of sudden infant death syndrome or other sudden...

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NELL-1 [Test in Focus] - Insights

D., discusses how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new immunohistochemistry test for the detection of NELL-1 antigen, a biomarker for membranous nephropathy found in 10% to 15% of patients, provides diagnostic...

Looking Back on Clinical Chemistry 1 - Insights

in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, takes a look back on her Clinical Chemistry 1 course....

Mayo Clinic Ranked No. 1 Hospital Nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - Insights

Report’s 29th annual "Best Hospitals Honor Roll" published online on August 14. Mayo Clinic also ranked No. 1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the country....

Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1 for the Diagnosis of Type 1 Narcolepsy [Test in Focus] - Insights

test to perform as well as to interpret. The orexin-A/hypocretin-1 test is a sensitive and specific alternative to the MSLT to diagnose type 1 narcolepsy....

Week in Review: November 1 - Insights

Top highlights include: Facebook launches into the digital space of healthcare, medical breakthrough for Ebola, and how the brain makes memories.